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How to say 'Base' in Japanese | 踏まえる

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The Japanese word for Base is 'Fumaeru', written as 踏まえる in Japanese.'Base' in hiragana is ふまえる.

    Meaning

    Base

    Reading

    ふまえる

    fumaeru

    Kanji

    Step on, Step

    Explanation

    The Japanese verb '踏まえる (ふまえる)' means 'to base' or 'to ground' something on a particular foundation or premise. It is often used in contexts where decisions, arguments, or actions are founded on specific facts, principles, or circumstances. For example: The plan is based on accurate data「その計画は正確なデータに踏まえている」(そのけいかくはせいかくなデータにふまえている). His opinion is grounded in experience「彼の意見は経験に踏まえている」(かれのいけんはけいけんにふまえている). The verb can also imply a sense of taking something into account or considering it as a basis for further action.

    Part Of Speech

    verb

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    7

    Frequency

    5019

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 踏まえる

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Step on, Step

Hiragana in the Word 踏まえる

This word contains 3 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    Reading

    Ma
  • hiragana

    Reading

    E
  • hiragana

    Reading

    Ru

Words Related to 踏まえる Through the Kanji

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 踏 as well.

  • word

    踏切

    Meaning

    Crossing, Railroad

  • word

    踏む

    Meaning

    Step

  • word

    踏み込む

    Meaning

    Step in

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What does 'Fumaeru' (踏まえる) mean?

'Fumaeru' means 'Base' .

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